At-risk Australians lack awareness about heart failure Two in three people susceptible to heart disease do not recognise that they are at risk, a new nationwide survey has found.
In Practice: Health of the Nation deadline extended Members now have until the end of the month to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey and help shape future advocacy.
Is moderate exercise for statin users safe? According to new research, the commonly prescribed drug does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue for people doing moderate exercise.
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Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk in women: Study The meta-analysis, which also found a lowered mortality risk, is the first of its kind to explore the diet’s impact on heart disease by sex.
Research finds trees in urban spaces promote heart health An analysis of 10 years of hospitalisation and death data shows urban green space, particularly trees, can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
PBS change allows GPs to prescribe evolocumab The medication, which can help prevent cardiovascular events, was previously restricted to certain non-GP specialists.
CT Coronary Calcium Scores In Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Dr Vance Manins, a cardiologist with a special interest in advanced cardiac failure and cardiac imaging, explains the difference between CT coronary calcium scores and CT coronary angiography.
What to know about heart attack and stroke risks after COVID-19 A new study warns that COVID-19’s impact on blood vessels could drive a new pandemic of cardiovascular disease.
Outcomes from the new CVD risk calculator depend on integration The benefits of updated guidelines will be missed if implementation issues are not urgently addressed, a GP and CVD researcher believe.